Contracts Engineer

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Contracts Engineer to lead piling and ground engineering projects across the UK. The role covers planning, design coordination and site delivery, ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality execution.

You will collaborate with project managers, design engineers and site teams to drive successful project outcomes, manage documentation, and uphold Health, Safety and Environmental standards throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, piling or ground engineering.
• Experience delivering civil engineering contracts across various project types.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead, coordinate and influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Good commercial awareness and cost control knowledge.
• Strong Health, Safety and Environmental understanding.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage piling and ground engineering elements across planning, design coordination and construction phases.
• Develop, review and manage project plans, specifications, construction drawings and delivery documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, site teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards and regulations.
• Ensure engineering and construction activities align with industry standards and best practice.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal teams and subcontractors to optimise resource planning and project performance.
• Ensure works comply with contractual obligations, design requirements and project management plans.
• Prepare and manage statements, risk assessments, ITPs, Work Package Plans and associated documentation.
• Support project planning and scheduling, monitor progress and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Promote strong Health, Safety and Environmental standards across all activities.
• Maintain accurate project records, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals and handover information.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Planning

Design coordination

Civil engineering knowledge

Health & Safety

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Ready to take ownership of major piling and ground engineering projects from design coordination through to successful site delivery?

Looking for a role where you can work alongside industry specialists and contribute to some of the UK's most challenging infrastructure and construction projects?

Have you built your career in civil engineering, piling or ground engineering and are now looking for an opportunity that offers greater responsibility, autonomy and career progression?

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Engineer to support the successful delivery of piling and ground engineering projects across the UK. The role will focus on planning, design coordination and project delivery, ensuring complex civil engineering works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality. You will play a key role in delivering innovative ground engineering solutions on major infrastructure and construction projects.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Lead and manage piling and ground engineering elements across planning, design coordination and construction phases.
• Develop, review and manage project plans, specifications, construction drawings and delivery documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, site teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards and regulations.
• Ensure engineering and construction activities align with industry standards and best practice.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal teams and subcontractors to optimise resource planning and project performance.
• Ensure works comply with contractual obligations, design requirements and project management plans.
• Prepare and manage statements, risk assessments, ITPs, Work Package Plans and associated documentation.
• Support project planning and scheduling, monitor progress and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Promote strong Health, Safety and Environmental standards across all activities.
• Maintain accurate project records, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals and handover information.

Qualifications & experience

• Experience within the construction industry, ideally in civil engineering, piling or ground engineering.
• Experience supporting the delivery of civil engineering contracts across a variety of project types.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead, coordinate and influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of cost control.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS card.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Experience working for a piling, ground engineering or civil engineering subcontractor.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

The setting for the role

This position sits within a specialist ground engineering business delivering piling and geotechnical solutions across major infrastructure and building projects throughout the UK. Projects range from large-scale transport and infrastructure developments through to complex commercial and urban construction schemes.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Contracts Engineer

Company: Millbank Holdings Ltd Salary: £35,000 to £53,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Motherwell, DE21 7BG Job type: Permanent Posting date: 14 Oct 2026 Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Summary

Ready to take ownership of major piling and ground engineering projects from design coordination through to successful site delivery?

Looking for a role where you can work alongside industry specialists and contribute to some of the UK's most challenging infrastructure and construction projects?

Have you built your career in civil engineering, piling or ground engineering and are now looking for an opportunity that offers greater responsibility, autonomy and career progression?

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Engineer to support the successful delivery of piling and ground engineering projects across the UK. The role will focus on planning, design coordination and project delivery, ensuring complex civil engineering works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality. You will play a key role in delivering innovative ground engineering solutions on major infrastructure and construction projects.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Lead and manage piling and ground engineering elements across planning, design coordination and construction phases.
• Develop, review and manage project plans, specifications, construction drawings and delivery documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, site teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards and regulations.
• Ensure engineering and construction activities align with industry standards and best practice.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal teams and subcontractors to optimise resource planning and project performance.
• Ensure works comply with contractual obligations, design requirements and project management plans.
• Prepare and manage statements, risk assessments, ITPs, Work Package Plans and associated documentation.
• Support project planning and scheduling, monitor progress and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Promote strong Health, Safety and Environmental standards across all activities.
• Maintain accurate project records, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals and handover information.

Qualifications & experience

• Experience within the construction industry, ideally in civil engineering, piling or ground engineering.
• Experience supporting the delivery of civil engineering contracts across a variety of project types.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead, coordinate and influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of cost control.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS card.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Experience working for a piling, ground engineering or civil engineering subcontractor.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

The setting for the role

This position sits within a specialist ground engineering business delivering piling and geotechnical solutions across major infrastructure and building projects throughout the UK. Projects range from large-scale transport and infrastructure developments through to complex commercial and urban construction schemes.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.